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Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018 Wine Review

Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018

Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2023-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cathedral Cellar

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

KWV Cathedral Cellar 2018 Pinotage is a savoury Western Cape red, fragrant with aromas of charcuterie, ripe dark cherry and smoky Madagascar vanilla. Savoury and full on the palate with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, smoked meat, mocha, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Wine grapes are sourced from the Darling, Stellenbosch and Swartland wine regions.

Pinotage food pairings: grilled lamb chops, veal Porterhouse, bison burgers.

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This Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018 was reviewed on March 18, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Lovely with aromas of blackberry and black cherry, as well as some hints of dried fruit, warm spice and tobacco. Full bodied, with some medium grippy tannins, and medium, balancing acididty to complement those ripe berry notes and a spicy finish with hints of cedar and oak. Enjoy with rich game meats or any mushroom based dish.
Marie rated this wine as 86/100
KWV's Cathedral Cellar 2018 Pinotage is a savoury, smoky and full-bodied Western Cape wine region red with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, smoked meat, toasty oak spice and tobacco leaf flavours concentrated on the palate. An excellent value Pinotage at $18. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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